Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture

A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey

series: Reading Christian Scripture

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Chapter

17: Philippians

Study Questions

  1. Read 2:1鈥11, 2:19鈥30 and 4:10鈥19 and reflect on what it means to demonstrate true humility in our relationships with others.
  2. What might be modern equivalents of Paul鈥檚 鈥渞easons for confidence in the flesh鈥 (3:4鈥6)?
  3. Trace the theme of partnership throughout the letter. What exactly is partnership, according to Paul, and what does it involve?
  4. What does the word 鈥渒enosis鈥 mean?